Award

Press Association Newswire Subscription 2020/2021

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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Award

24 Feb 2021 at 10:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) has completed the procurement process for a subscription service titled "Press Association Newswire Subscription 2020/2021." This engagement falls under the services industry category and was executed through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, reflecting its value of £21,538.56. The contract commenced on 1st May 2020 and concluded on 30th April 2021. The contract was awarded on 30th April 2020, and the relevant procurement was published on 24th February 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in subscription services, particularly those with experience in media-related offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as this project provides a platform for them to grow their business by potentially competing for future service contracts within the public sector. The focus on delivering news and media solutions means that businesses with a strong background in similar areas would be well-suited to explore opportunities arising from this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Press Association Newswire Subscription 2020/2021

Notice Description

DCMS requires the renewal of its subscription for PA Newswire. This is the UK's national news agency, which provides a 24/7 newsfeed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef2040e8-eff9-4b2d-a475-1f596670e2c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de559347-f300-4536-a474-2a1adb6e8408
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,538 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,538 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
DCMS Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PRESS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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